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Philco 70 Reception Problem
calumetphono
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02-03-2013, 04:20 PM
Hi Everyone:

I have a Philco 70 cathedral radio with the No. 24, 27, 47 and 80 tubes.

The radio chassis was serviced a couple of years ago. Now I get no reception on it...When I place my finger on the tuning capacitor I get a nice signal, when I let off I get nothing. The antenna lead is connected.

I am wondering what the problem may be on this chassis?

Jerry
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02-03-2013, 09:57 PM
Seems like the primary of the ant coil is open. Check it with an ohm meter. If it is open it's pretty easy to rewind and not very critical.
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